Tronox Ltd. (Stamford, Conn.; www.tronox.com) announced that its board of directors has appointed Jeffry N. Quinn as president and chief executive officer, effective December 1, 2017. Quinn has served as a member of the company's board of directors since 2011,…
The preliminary value for the September CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI; most recent available) increased compared to the previous month’s value for the fourth consecutive month. The Equipment, Construction Labor and Buildings subindices all increased in September from August values.…
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has signed a memorandum of understanding with The Linde Group (Munich, Germany; www.linde.com) to explore the expansion of nitrogen facilities in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, to meet future industrial demand. This represents a continued commitment…
Detrex Corp. (Cleveland, Ohio; www.detrex.com) and Italmatch Chemicals Group (Genova, Italy; www.italmatch.com) jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger (“Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which a newly formed subsidiary of Italmatch will acquire Detrex…
Solvay S.A. (Brussels, Belgium; www.solvay.com) has agreed to sell its U.S. facility in Charleston, South Carolina, and the phosphorus derivatives-based products made at the plant, to German specialty chemicals company Lanxess. Employees at the site will also be transferred. “The…
Evonik Industries AG (Essen, Germany; www.evonik.com) has opened another membrane production facility at its Austrian plant in Schörfling. The new hollow-fiber spinning plant predominantly produces membrane modules for efficient nitrogen generation and for process gases. Nitrogen accounts for roughly 40%…
AkzoNobel’s (Amsterdam, the Netherlands; www.akzonobel.com) Specialty Chemicals business has completed a $10-million investment at its LeMoyne sulfur derivatives plant in the U.S., which supplies essential ingredients used in several major industries. Located in Alabama, the investment includes a 20,000 dry…
Chevron Lummus Global (CLG; www.chebronlummus.com), a joint venture between Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and CB&I, announced that it has been selected by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for the license, engineering design and catalyst supply for a residue upgrading unit in…
Emerson (St. Louis, Mo.; www.emerson.com) announced the retirement of Chief Operating Officer (COO) Ed Purvis after 34 years with the company. His retirement is effective December 31, 2017. Steve Pelch, currently executive vice president of organization planning and development, will…
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo; www.mitsuichem.com) announced that it plans to acquire Asahi Kasei Corp.’s business for Sunvieo thermoplastic styrene elastomer (TPS) on Dec. 1, 2017. Used primarily in the automotive industry, thermoplastic elastomers are being met with growing global demand…